i have allready posted a question 2day about my weight but im curious to know...why does beer bloat one up? i only drink 4 pints on a night out maybe 6 but i feel as if ive eaten a 5 course meal...even today im on and ive drunk 3 pints but feel i cant put down any more and i havent eaten a bite all day!!!!!!.my wife has had 3 drinks and steak, french fries and salad and shes able to have another drink but i just cant........im sitting here like les dawson....its horrible feeling like this..ive allways been fit and able to have a good night on the beer....ok..the question is!!!-why does beer bloat u out and what does it do to the body as i just cannot understand it...